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Superintendent Andy Bennett, of Avon and Somerset police said: “We attended a small protest in the centre of Glastonbury this afternoon (Saturday, April 25).

“Approximately 30-40 people turned up and the event was peaceful in nature.

“Officers attended Market Place and engaged with the individuals concerned and explained the need to adhere to the current guidelines and the group subsequently dispersed.

“We are pleased the overwhelming majority of people are complying with the current guidelines around staying at home and social distancing.

"We continue to encourage people to follow this message to help protect our NHS and save lives.”

A ban on public gatherings of more than two people was implemented by the government in late-March.

Police at a protest in Glastonbury town centre (Image: Glastonbury Online)

A resident contacted Somerset.Live saying the crowd, which was reportedly there from midday until approximately 2pm, were protesting against the use of 5G, and made no mention of an anti-coronavirus lockdown protest.

They said that Piers Corbyn was also at the protest.

However, other reports and video footage suggest the gathering was in objection to the government's response to coronavirus.